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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,750.96, 35,609.16 and 14,523.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,750.96, 35,609.16 and 14,523.44 is: 21,774.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,750.96 : 35,609.16 = 14,523.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,750.96/35,609.16 = 14,523.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,750.96x = 35,609.16 × 14,523.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,750.96x = 517,167,498.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,167,498.71/23,750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,774.59

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